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CLASSICAL BEAT Terri Teal conducts Fine Arts Chorale
Terri Teal’s road to her 15th season as the Fine Arts Chorale’s artistic director has been paved with a doctorate in choral conducting, persistent comparisons with that “other chorale” in town and, most recently, a serious bicycle accident.
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Mississippi Springfest opening May 7
This year’s 17th annual Mississippi Springfest will be held Wednesday, May 7 through Saturday, May 10 in Ashland at the intersection of Highways 4 and 5. There will be free parking and free admission. The festival will feature arts and crafts on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
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JAZZ TOWN Clark Terry goes to school
He’s traveled around the globe, but trumpeter Clark Terry has touched down in Kansas City many times.
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Tenderloin, prawns, risotto– the charm is on
MANILA, Philippines—Frederick Custodio, chef de partie of Cravings Fraser Place, knows how to use his culinary talent to impress his girl.
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RSO Spotlight
The ISU Orchestra Club is open to any student or community member who wishes to further their education and appreciation of orchestral music. Many of the members of Orchestra Club are also members of the ISU symphony orchestra. Mike White, web chair of the Orchestra Club, said.
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NEW SHOWS Live E...
NEW SHOWS Live Earth, Live Ice — 7:30 p.m. May 9 and 10, Cleveland Skating Club, 2500 Kemper Road, Shaker Heights. Featuring John Zimmerman and Silvia Fontana; 1984 Olympic Bronze Medalist Jozef Sabovcik; 2007 U.S. Bronze Medalist Alissa Czisny and National Junior competitor Jonathan Cassar. $25. 216-791-2800.
Akron Beacon Journal |
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A pleasure to see 'The Visitor'
As an actor, Tom McCarthy has been very much a supporting and bit player. As a filmmaker, he has a knack for elevating other gifted supporting actors into lead roles that make the most of their overlooked talents.
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JAZZ Sentimental...
JAZZ Sentimental Journey — 7:30 tonight. Featuring University of Akron jazz pianist Joe Augustine. Hosted in the home of Renee and Guy Pipitone. Part of the 11th Arts-in-Residence series that also includes Ruffling Swan Lake's Feathers, 7:30 p.m. May 8 featuring UA dance professor Andrew Carroll and A Brand New Bard, 7:30 p.m. May 15 featuring UA theater professor Stephen Skiles. $35 for one ...
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Yemeni hip hop event lets talented young dancers and lyricists express themselves
Aworkshop for Yemeni rappers and hip hop dancers arranged by the French Cultural Center and the German Cultural Center in Sana’a began onWednesday, where young rappers and dancers participated in a competition at the Center for Study and Research, where they showcased their talents and were judged by foreign artists.
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Yemeni folk dancing: A celebration of weddings and war
The art of folk dancing in Yemen dramatically correlates with its people’s life on Earth. Dancing is a visual representation of language, communicating with others and expressing the impacts of environmental conditions in one’s life.
Yemen Times Online |
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best bets
ARTichoke (1012 E. Fortification St.) offers two creative classes today. Making T-shirts with African Adinkra cloth is taught at 11 a.m., $30 for the class. An all-ages class on making painted flower pots begins at 3:30 p.m., $25 for the class and supplies. Call 601-949-4000 for details.
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A fabled instrument, suppressed in Iraq, thrives in exile
Two musicians — one in Iraq, one in the United States — are bound by their passion for the oud, a pear-shaped instrument whose roots run deep in Iraq's history.
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CPC's 'British Invasion of Rock and Roll' gala May 3
CPC Behavioral Healthcare, Eatontown, will recreate the "British Invasion of Rock and Roll," at its 44th benefitMay 3 at Navesink Country Club, Navesink section of Middletown. The gala featuring the music of The Beatles by BeatleMania will honor the partners of WithumSmith & Brown, Red Bank. The partners include Ivan C. Brown, Holmdel;AndrewA.
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Three towns team up for weekend tour of the area
LONG BRANCH - A group of area arts, business and entertainment organizations have joined forces to bring the "TriCity Arts Tour" to the Long Branch, Red Bank and Asbury Park communities. The tour is set to launch from June 3-8 and is a "living exhibit" highlighting the arts and entertainment events taking place in the three towns.
The Hub |
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Broken bones found in children removed from polygamist compound
AUSTIN The Department of Family and Protective Services says they have found a history of bone fractures in 41 of the children as well as more pregnant minors.
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Knox & Tizard performing live
Chris Knox performing 'All I Want Is You', accompanied by associate arts and culture minister Judith Tizard, at the launch of NZ Music Month. Uploaded 1 May 2008. Running time 2:55 minutes.
Stuff |
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Wilderness adventure race
The inaugural Chiang Mai Challenge 2008 is scheduled May 18. Organised by Active Management Asia, the three- to eight-hour wilderness adventure race will take teams of two through a 35-50km course of running, mountain biking, swimming and paddling.
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[Best Bets] Sunday, May 4
The Jackson Zoo continues its Gospel, Jazz and Blues Sundays series today with the award-winning gospel music of Dathan Thigpen and Holy Nation. $6, call 601-352-2580 for information.
Jackson Free Press |
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Sperry Alan back on stage
TRURO — After a four year hiatus, Sperry Alan are returning to where they belong ... on stage performing their hearts out.
The Truro Daily News |
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Backwoods Barbie
Dolly Parton rolls out the big guns Dolly Parton should run for president.
The Phoenix |
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Sahuarita school asks for music instrument donations
Anza Trail School, the newest school in the Sahuarita School District is asking for the public’s help to upgrade their music program by donating used musical instruments.
FOX 11 Tucson |
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Veteran musician Chris Knox kickstarted this year's New Zealand Music Month with a live performance at a Wellington bar.
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Ludwig von Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat Major Antonín Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 in E minor (“From the New ...
David Fray has been acclaimed in Europe for several years now, but he is hardly well-known here.. The French-born 25-year-old has been performing throughout the Continent both as soloist and with the major orchestras.
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Glenn Brown Exhibits at Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna
Burlesque 2008. Oil on panel. 121 x 220 cm. Photo courtesy the artist. VIENNA.- With the exhibition at the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Glenn Brown takes his works back to an artistic universe from which they might have sprung.
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